On Friday, Texas Law SB4 is scheduled to go into effect. Anyone who has resided in the Texas region knows how tough even immigrants "with papers" have it. Essentially it's all about Show Me Your Papers. MORE

He draws single cell cartoons for the New Yorker and TEXAS MONTHLY, and he walked us through his creative process, from coming up with an idea to drawing a cartoon and writing a caption. SXSW is an event like no other. MORE

With tax, my bill for a night in NoWhere Texas is $52.00. If you want to have a sense of adventure when you travel by car, bunk at Motel 6. Four-footers stay free. WiFi is free. And the parking lot is jumping with fun folks on their way somewhere. As well as fleeing the awful. MORE

Daily Mail reports that Texas shooter Dimitrios Pagourtzis was one of those "public nuisances." " He kept pestering classmate Shana Fisher for romance. Fed up, she humiliated him in public. Now she is dead. Fisher might still be alive had she practiced old-fashioned civility. MORE

In conservative Texas, State House Representative Jessica Farrar might laugh her way out of a job. But she has positioned and packaged her advocacy for women's health in a memorable way. Already it has received plenty of media attention. MORE

It didn't take the Texas jury to decide that Mark Henry Benavides had been a lawyer with no ethical or legal boundaries. Essentially the jurors convicted the former San Antonio lawyer of compelling sex from clients in exchange for his services. He was sentenced to 80 years. MORE

Not for Hayhoe, a professor at Texas Tech University who travels widely speaking to all sorts of audiences, including faith-based communities, about her science. Even if, you know, say it''s somebody from west Texas. I care about Texas, and I care about our future. MORE

Austin, Texas is losing Uber and Lyft. About 56% of voters gave the thumbs-down to Proposition 1. That would have allowed the riding-sharing services to conduct their own background checks. And, the two companies invested about $8 million campaigning for that. MORE

At least not down in Texas. Word is that American’s are not feeling quite so brave these days. Many of them are buying guns and lobbying to be allowed to carry firearms on their morning commute. They fear an increase in crime sparked by the economic downturn. This according to the Financial Times: In November last [.]. firearms gun ownership guns MORE

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And that is the law in Texas, at least at public universities. Three University of Texas - at Austin professors contended that in court. But there are venues, such as Texas, which tilt toward protection of the right to carry a gun. MORE

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2010 workshop for the Texas Dietetic Association last Saturday. Tags: Texas Dietetic Association listening Speak Up speaking skills I presented my Speak Up! It was fun, and they learned by doing at the same time. In this case--each person got a chance to prepare and deliver a one minute self promotional speech. I led off with a minute of speaking about myself, by demonstrating what they would be doing and answering this question. What is your message as a speaker?" MORE

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. Sheila Allee, who attended one of my speechwriting seminars this year, is now the interim executive director of the Writers’ League of Texas, a nonprofit that seeks to elevate the art and enterprise of writing. Sheila’s main responsibilities are fundraising and gearing up for the organization’s big event of the year — the annual Agents and Editors Conference June 22-24 in Austin. MORE

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The trial was in Texas. The South was, is and probably will always be different. Yet too many attorneys with big stakes involved cannot or will not play to that particular audience. That's what trial-watchers are opining about the $1.67 billion jury verdict against Abbott Labs. As Zusha Ellison tells it in the legal publication THE RECORDER the attorney William Lee, a top Intellectual Property lawyer with WilmerHale, went cerebral. MORE

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. Sheila Allee, who attended one of my speechwriting seminars this year, is now the interim executive director of the Writers’ League of Texas, a nonprofit that seeks to elevate the art and enterprise of writing. Sheila’s main responsibilities are fundraising and gearing up for the organization’s big event of the year — the annual Agents and Editors Conference June 22-24 in Austin.

1, licensed firearms owners in Texas will be able to openly carry a handgun in most places. Greg Abbott earlier this year will make Texas the most populous state in the U.S. "Come Jan. A law signed by Republican Gov.

It was a filibuster, one coming on the final day of the Texas legislative session. Texas is one of just 13 U.S. It eventually passed the Texas Senate , drawing still more protests.) They called it a " knife fight within the confines of Robert''s Rules of Order."

The trial was in Texas. The South was, is and probably will always be different. Yet too many attorneys with big stakes involved cannot or will not play to that particular audience. That's what trial-watchers are opining about the $1.67 billion jury verdict against Abbott Labs. As Zusha Ellison tells it in the legal publication THE RECORDER the attorney William Lee, a top Intellectual Property lawyer with WilmerHale, went cerebral.

Fenves, President, the University of Texas at Austin: Matt has been writing professionally since 2007. On Thursday, July 19th the Silicon Valley Speechwriters Roundtable will host Matt Kivel in a free conference call.

The New Orleans Saints face a crisis communication situation on the field and off. Can they use public relations to get back into the good graces of their fans, the media and the NFL? Analysis Audio Press Room daily national drew brees mike bako new orleans saints

McRaven, BJ ''77, ninth commander of U.S.Special Operations Command, has been making both the internet and TV news blurbs today, with the video of his commencement speech at the University of Texas. Admiral McRaven Commencement Ring the Bell SEALS University of Texas UT Graduation Speech

Diary Event News @nancyduarte agency speed dating Austin duarte facebook sxsw Texas twitterFor the second year in a row, a group of Duartians — along with about a million other tech, music, and film enthusiasts — will be descending on Austin, TX for SXSW , and we want to share it with you.

He draws single cell cartoons for the New Yorker and TEXAS MONTHLY, and he walked us through his creative process, from coming up with an idea to drawing a cartoon and writing a caption. SXSW is an event like no other.

2010 workshop for the Texas Dietetic Association last Saturday. Tags: Texas Dietetic Association listening Speak Up speaking skills I presented my Speak Up! It was fun, and they learned by doing at the same time. In this case--each person got a chance to prepare and deliver a one minute self promotional speech. I led off with a minute of speaking about myself, by demonstrating what they would be doing and answering this question. What is your message as a speaker?"

According to a study last year of 120 executives’ speeches by Quantified Impressions, an Austin, Texas, communications analytics company, the sound of a speaker’s voice matters twice as […]. Does the size of your voice reflect the size of your personality? The size and sound of your voice give others an impression of who you are.

Houston, Texas is truly a melting pot for professionals especially in [.]. Sandra Zimmer’s Google+ People from all over the world come to the US because of the freedoms and opportunities we enjoy in our country. Freedom of speech is among our most cherished and valuable rights which draw ambitious and educated people to our nation. Accent Modification Accent Reduction Communication Accent reduction Confidence Fear of Public Speaking Freedom of Speech

Organizations such as South Texas College of Law and even individuals (personal branding) are finding they can attempt to get the fresh edge they need by modifying or even blowing up the traditional brand. The response of South Texas College of Law? Rebranding is the meme of our times.

It didn't take the Texas jury to decide that Mark Henry Benavides had been a lawyer with no ethical or legal boundaries. Essentially the jurors convicted the former San Antonio lawyer of compelling sex from clients in exchange for his services. He was sentenced to 80 years.

On Friday, Texas Law SB4 is scheduled to go into effect. Anyone who has resided in the Texas region knows how tough even immigrants "with papers" have it. Essentially it's all about Show Me Your Papers.

The Texas primary. The flight of manpower out of the White House. And, how the U.S. President enunciates. None of that produced any belly laughs last night on the late shows. Just like everything else, humor has a life cycle.

Phil Johnson, a freelance writer and speechwriter based in Texas, attended my Advanced Speechwriting workshop a decade ago. His articles are regularly published in a wide range of industry publications. . Recently, his byline appeared in Intelligent Utility Magazine : [link]

Join us on January 29th and 30th in Dallas, Texas for a one-of-a-kind conference that will give you everything you need to catapult your speaking business in just two days! Do you know EXACTLY what to do to make 2016 wildly successful? You’ll get: Tools (that top speakers use) to grow your business quickly. Insider […]. The post Accelerate 2016 Business Growth Summit & Showcase appeared first on Jane Atkinson. Events accelerate 2016 conference

And that is the law in Texas, at least at public universities. Three University of Texas - at Austin professors contended that in court. But there are venues, such as Texas, which tilt toward protection of the right to carry a gun.

At least not down in Texas. Word is that American’s are not feeling quite so brave these days. Many of them are buying guns and lobbying to be allowed to carry firearms on their morning commute. They fear an increase in crime sparked by the economic downturn. This according to the Financial Times: In November last [.]. firearms gun ownership guns

The New York Post also notes that in 2016, he had pleaded guilty to groping a female in Texas. Where can females find safety from alleged sexual misconduct? According to the New York City authorities, it isn't in a neurosurgeon's office on Park Avenue.

Daily Mail reports that Texas shooter Dimitrios Pagourtzis was one of those "public nuisances." " He kept pestering classmate Shana Fisher for romance. Fed up, she humiliated him in public. Now she is dead. Fisher might still be alive had she practiced old-fashioned civility.

Not for Hayhoe, a professor at Texas Tech University who travels widely speaking to all sorts of audiences, including faith-based communities, about her science. Even if, you know, say it''s somebody from west Texas. I care about Texas, and I care about our future.

He’s also lectured on speechwriting for NASA, Texas A&M University, the National Association of Government Communicators, more than half a dozen national speechwriter conferences and the U.K. On Thursday September 17, 2015 the Silicon Valley Speechwriters welcomed Hal Gordon as our guest on a conference call. Hal was a speechwriter for the Reagan White House and later wrote for Gen. Colin Powell.

Photo Credit: Flickr/The Texas Collection, Baylor University C.C. As we approach the holiday of Thanksgiving in the United States, we find ourselves giving thanks.for our family, for our good fortune, for our freedom. And that all seems like a good idea.

In conservative Texas, State House Representative Jessica Farrar might laugh her way out of a job. But she has positioned and packaged her advocacy for women's health in a memorable way. Already it has received plenty of media attention.

With tax, my bill for a night in NoWhere Texas is $52.00. If you want to have a sense of adventure when you travel by car, bunk at Motel 6. Four-footers stay free. WiFi is free. And the parking lot is jumping with fun folks on their way somewhere. As well as fleeing the awful.

Austin, Texas is losing Uber and Lyft. About 56% of voters gave the thumbs-down to Proposition 1. That would have allowed the riding-sharing services to conduct their own background checks. And, the two companies invested about $8 million campaigning for that.

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